The Laro’t Saya Program (LSP) in Dumaguete City continues to make an impact, having produced local athletes who have competed in grassroots sports competitions such as the Philippine National Games and the Palarong Pambansa, according to the City’s Sports Development Officer Ike Xavier...
The Quezon City government on Monday, July 15, said that it is finalizing the security and safety measures for the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Marcos on July 22. Mayor Joy Belmonte said more than 6,500 police personnel will be deployed around the city to ensure safety...
Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that government agencies spent 45 percent of their budget as of the first quarter. At the sidelines of the launching of the Green Green Green program, Pangandaman told reporters that the average “obligation rate” of the...
By CALVIN CORDOVA CEBU CITY—With her whole family egging her on, Asia Abucay Paraase proved that her previous triumph that made her the first gold medalist in this year’s Palarong Pambansa was no fluke as she pocketed a second gold on Sunday, July 14, at the Cebu City Sports Center. A...
Vice President Sara Duterte (left), Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes (Facebook) Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes has thumbed down the "toxic politics" that he associated with Vice President Sara Duterte's "bad joke" regarding President...
In preparation for the opening of classes for School Year (SY) 2024-2025, the Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct its annual school maintenance program, known as “Brigada Eskwela,” from July 22 to 27. During the conduct of Brigada Eskwela, education stakeholders contribute their time,...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s approval ratings will surely rise and improve if he decides to announce a total ban on the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) next week. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino...
Kusug Tausug Party-list Rep. Shernee Tan-Tambut (Rep. Tan-Tambut's office) One of the best-dressed solons in the 19th Congress has no issue at all with House Secretary-General Reginald Velasco's confirmation of a "dress code" for...
Women's group Gabriela on Saturday, July 13, said that the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Marcos will be confronted by the Filipino people's mounting anger and discontent over failed economic policies. MB FILE In a statement, Gabriela Secretary-General Clarice Palce said that...
By CALVIN CORDOVA CEBU CITY—Organizers were left with no choice but to hold the athletics competition of the 64th Palarong Pambansa at the track oval of the Cebu City Sports Center even if it was found out to be substandard. Organizers will revalidate the measurement of the Cebu...
By CALVIN CORDOVA CEBU CITY—After a slow start, perennial champion National Capital Region (NCR) started flexing its muscle and surged ahead in the medal rankings of the 64th Palarong Pambansa here on Saturday, July 13. Jasper Pajarillo of Cagayan Valley clears the bar in elementary high...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) assured the public that security measures are "100 percent ready" for President Marcos' third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate/File) Emmanuel Miro, head of MMDA Special...
